Vintage Furniture Sketches

Illustrations of elegant vintage furniture, including an armchair, cabinet, vanity table, and wash stand. Features intricate designs and classical styles with soft color palettes.

Drawing, Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper, Horizontal rectangle. At left is a wash stand with three legs. In the center is a vanity table, shown obliquely, with four lion feet in green bronze. Ornaments are of the same material, so are the brackets and parts of the cresting. At right is a chair, shown obliquely, in profile. Base line. The framing line is partly cut away., Rome, Italy, ca. 1800, furniture, Drawing

Pa. German Jamb Stove (Five Plate). Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 24 x 19.4 cm (9 7/16 x 7 5/8 in.). Medium: black and white photograph. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Charles Von Urban.

Mildred Ford, Toleware Tray, 1935 1942 Toleware Tray

Frank Budash, Pa German Box, c 1939 Pa. German Box

Shaker Hanging Cupboard. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 27.9 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 1/2" high; 11" long; 5 1/2" wide. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Victor F. Muollo.

Design for a Mirrored Cabinet and a Set of Corner Shelves 19th century Anonymous, British, 19th century British. Design for a Mirrored Cabinet and a Set of Corner Shelves 386569

Decorated Child's Rocking Chair. Dated: c. 1942. Dimensions: overall: 27.7 x 22.8 cm (10 7/8 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 24 1/2"high; 14 3/4"wide, back; 20"long rockers. See data sh. for dets.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and some heightening on paperboard.. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: James Fisher.

Secretaire and two tables; Sécretair, Table à Ecrire, console; Meubles et objets de goût. Designs for a secretary, a writing table and a console table. Print number 688.

A chair in the style of Louis XIV from the Sapieha collections in Warsaw in 1916 - views at the front, in advance with the cross -section and from the side on a scale of 1: 5; Maszyński, Mariusz (1888-1944); 1916 (not after 18.03.1916) (1916-00-00-1916-00-00);

Wheelbarrow, Pieter Bartholomeusz. Barbiers, 1782 - 1837 drawing paper. graphite (mineral). ink pen wheelbarrow

Standing-Table at Penshurst, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Metamorphic sofa writing table and Trafalgar chair, 1811. The small card-table transforms into a writing table with two sloped writing boards, each with its own drawer for paper, pen and ink. The fashionable chair is a Trafalgar chair with French stuffed cushion. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from The Upholsterer's and Cabinet-Maker's Repository consisting of seventy-six designs of modern and fashionable furniture, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1830.

Inkstand 1800 Japan. Inkstand. Japan. 1800. Porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze; the top pierced (Arita ware, Imari type). Edo period (1615-1868). Ceramics

American 20th Century, Table, 1935 1942 Table

Design for a cupboard, c. 1900 Page 7 Recto from a sketchbook with 15 sheets. paper. pencil furniture for storage

Tracings of Designs for Rectangular Writing Table #s 45557 and 44330, with Oak Variant Number, A.N. Davenport Co., Carbon tracing and graphite on thin cream paper, 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, Drawing

Drawing room chairs. Carved mahogany frame with gilt, French stuffed and quilted, covered in red morocco leather, velvet or damask silk with Persian fringe. 1809. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from The Upholsterer's and Cabinet-Maker's Repository consisting of seventy-six designs of modern and fashionable furniture, Rudolph Ackermann, London, 1830.

Frank Gray, Toleware Tin Box, c 1938 Toleware Tin Box

Edward D Williams, Toy Bank, c 1941 Toy Bank

Buffet cupboard, Midart, 1839 - 1885 print A Renaissance buffet cupboard. Print from 242nd Livraison. paper furniture for storage

Doll's Cradle. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 25 x 35.7 cm (9 13/16 x 14 1/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 3 1/2" wide; 18 1/2" long; 10 " high. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Joe Brennan.

Stand for Missal. Dated: c. 1939. Dimensions: overall: 35.4 x 24.3 cm (13 15/16 x 9 9/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 1/2 scale. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Gerald Transpota.

Design for Sideboard with Brass Rail and Brass Feet, A.N. Davenport Co., Pen and black ink, some graphite, on thin cream paper, Rectangular sideboard with rounded corners and six straight tapered legs; flat front has three drawers: two smaller ones side-by-side over one larger one; side panels decorated in patera medallions; brass rail at back of top; sketch of wine decanter and dish atop sideboard; also slight sketch of rectangle upper right corner., 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, Drawing

Buffet cupboard, table and cupboard, Léon Laroche, 1895 print An open buffet cupboard, table and low cupboard in the Art Nouveaustlijl. Print from 324th Livraison. paper furniture for storage. table

Canapower, Midart, 1839 - 1885 print A canapé in the Louis XVI style. Print from 229th Livraison. paper seating furniture

Rocker with Black Horse-hair Seat. Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 24.4 cm (14 x 9 5/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 39 3/4"high; 21 1/2"wide at arms.. Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Florence Truelson.

Tall China Cabinet with Eagle Motif, A.N. Davenport Co., Photograph on paper, pen and black ink, Tall china cabinet with tri-partite lower front consisting of 3 drawers flanked by 2 doors and molded top with sphere-shaped finials and carved eagle center., 1900-05, furniture, Photograph, Photograph

Coffee cooking cooker with oven for restaurant kitchen. Retouched image.

Choir bench with decorated cheeks. Leaf 15 Recto from a sketchbook with 58 sheets.

Robert Brigadier, Hitchcock Chair, c 1936 Hitchcock Chair

Cabinet (presumably) in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, c. 1875 - c. 1900 photograph Rijksmuseum Amsterdam paper carbon print wardrobe

Dressing table by Thomas Sheraton, 1805 - 1806, London. Furniture piece featured in engravings, colored by hand. 25 x 39 cm

Two Designs for Clothes Chest, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II. Artist: Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718-1779 London). Dimensions: sheet: 8 5/8 x 13 3/8 in. (21.8 x 33.9 cm). Published in: London. Date: 1753.Preparatory drawing for Thomas Chippendale's 'Gentleman and Cabinet Maker's Director'. Published in reverse as plate CI in the 1754 and 1755 editions, and renumbered as plate CXXVIII in the 1762 edition. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Box. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 22.7 x 29.2 cm (8 15/16 x 11 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: 29 5/8" long; 17 5/8" wide; 8 5/8" high. Medium: pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Borelli.

Child's Settee. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 23 x 29 cm (9 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 29" high; 21 1/2" wide; 7 1/8" deep. Medium: watercolor and gouache on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Mina Lowry.

Shaving Stand. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 27.1 x 35.4 cm (10 11/16 x 13 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 14 1/2"high; 12"wide, top; 9"deep, top. See data sheet for dets.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, graphite, and heightening on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: William H. Edwards.

A sofa from the 18th century from the equipment of the parish office of the church of Saint. Krzyża in Warsaw in 1919 - a view of the fragment on the front on a 1: 5 scale, a sofa from the 18th century on the equipment of the parish office of the church of Saint. Krzyża in Warsaw in 1919 - a side view on a scale of 1: 5; Sztolcman, Władysław Roman (1873-1950); 1919 (1919-00-00-1919-00-00);

Lowboy. Dated: 1937. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 36.8 cm (11 7/16 x 14 1/2 in.) Original IAD Object: Approx: 48"long; 37"high; 23"wide. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, gouache, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Alvin M. Gully.

Secretary from the beginning of the 18th century, lectured with ebony and inlaid with marketing, with the White Eagle and Janina's coat of arms on the flap, in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw from 1917 - schematic views on the front, on the side, profiles and a fragment of the view of leg connection from above on a scale of 1: 5; Maszyński, Mariusz (1888-1944); around 1915 1917 (1915-00-00-1919-00-00);

High Back Lounge. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 26.9 x 35.4 cm (10 9/16 x 13 15/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 35"high; 84"long; 25"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Magnus S. Fossum.

Bootjack with Needlepoint Top. Dated: c. 1940. Dimensions: overall: 35 x 40 cm (13 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 16" high; 10 1/2" deep; inside dimensions: 17" high; 6" deep; 8 3/4" wide. Medium: watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Richard Taylor.

Oak and ebony cupboard, anonymous, c. 1881 - in or before 1889 photomechanical print Antwerp paper collotype / photolithography furniture to put things on

Renaissance chairs, in the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw in 1928; Not after 12,1928 (1914-00-00-1928-00-00);

Geoffrey Holt, Settee, Walnut, c 1937 Settee, Walnut

Grandfather's Clock (Timepiece). Dated: c. 1937. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.) Original IAD Object: Maximum width 21 3/8". (Height on data sh. appears to be incorrect.). Medium: watercolor, gouache, colored pencil, pen and ink, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Law Durand.

Official office; Vases, candlesticks, tombstones, sarcophagus, tripods, lamps and ornaments designed and engraved by Giovanni Battista Piranesi; Vasi, Candeabri, Cippi, Sarcophagi, Tripodi, Lucerne, etc. Ornamenti Antichi DISEGN. Ed Incisi Dal Cav. Gio. Batta Piranesi. Side view of an ornamental chair (office seat) with dogs such as legs and a footstool. Assignment above show. Text and explanatory list with letters in undermarge.

Zoar Child's Bed. Dated: c. 1938. Dimensions: overall: 30.7 x 38.3 cm (12 1/16 x 15 1/16 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Fritz Boehmer.

Two cupboards, Midart, 1839 - 1885 print Two partly open cupboards with crockery. Print from 239th Livraison. paper furniture for storage

Design for Round Table 'B' on Scroll-Like Feet, A.N. Davenport Co., Graphite on thin cream paper, Round thin molded top raised on fluted columnar support with concentric double band moldings around bottom, sitting atop molded 'X'-shaped base terminating in 4 3 shown scroll-like feet with carved floral rosettes., 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, Drawing

Card Table. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 22.9 x 29.8 cm (9 x 11 3/4 in.) Original IAD Object: 29 1/4"high; 36"wide top. See scale dwg. for dets.. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Francis Borelli.

Drawing, Design for Small Round Table with Baluster Supports on Three Scrolling Legs; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.

Design for 4 seat Phaeton, no top (unnumbered). Dimensions: sheet: 6 x 8 1/8 in. (15.2 x 20.6 cm). Manufacturer: Brewster & Co. (American, New York). Date: 1850-70.Brewster & Company HistoryEstablished in 1810 by James Brewster (1788-1866) in New Haven, Connecticut, Brewster & Company, specialized in the manufacture of fine carriages. The founder opened a New York showroom in 1827 at 53-54 Broad Street, and the company flourished under generations of family leadership. Expansion necessitated moves around lower Manhattan, with name changes reflecting shifts of management-James Brewster & Sons operated at 25 Canal Street, James Brewster Sons at 396 Broadway, and Brewster of Broome Street was based at 372 & 374 Broome Street with a repository (showroom) on 14th Street & Fifth Avenue. By 1874, Brewster & Company had 400 employees and combined warehouse and factory facilities at 47th & 48th Streets and Broadway. Brewster successfully branched out to produce their own automobiles, as well as

The box from the 16th/17th century from the collections of the National Museum in Warsaw - views from the front and side on a 1: 2 scale; Sztolcman, W Adys Aw Roman (1873-1950); 1917 (not after 10.04.1917) (1917-00-00-1917-00-00);

Cheese Mold. Dated: 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29.8 x 26.3 cm (11 3/4 x 10 3/8 in.) Original IAD Object: 13 3/4" wide; 5 1/2" high; 7 1/8 long. Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Roberta Elvis.

Shaker Mushroom Rocker. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 27.6 cm (14 x 10 7/8 in.). Medium: watercolor and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ray Holden.

Design for a Round Dining Table of Mahogany on Scroll-Like Feet, A.N. Davenport Co., Graphite, pen and black ink on thin cream paper, Round molded top with dividing stretcher running across center, raised on fluted columnar support, sitting atop 'X'-shaped molded base terminating in scroll-like feet on casters., 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, Drawing

Buffet cupboard with wood carving, anonymous, c. 1878 - c. 1885 photograph paper albumen print ornamental cupboard

Photo of Moffat Ovens, Anonymous, c. 1935 - c. 1940 photograph Canada Photo: Photographic Support. Photo: Bayta Paper. Secondary Digers Drager: Textile Materials. SCHARCHIER: Paper gelatin silver print

Harold Smith, Side Chair (one of pair), 1937 Side Chair (one of pair)

Two Designs for Flower Stands 1835-1900 Robert William Hume British. Two Designs for Flower Stands. Robert William Hume (British, London 1816-1904 Long Island City). 1835-1900. Pen and ink, graphite, watercolor

Side View of Hartford Cupboard. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 29 x 24 cm (11 7/16 x 9 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: Approx. 47" x 55 1/4". Medium: watercolor, pen and ink, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Martin Partyka.

Drawing, Design for Semi-Circular Writing Table #1, with Initial "W" Carved on Center Drawer; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.; pen and black ink on thin cream paper; 17.1 x 17.5 cm (6 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. )

Octagonal Table. Dated: c. 1941. Dimensions: overall: 35.5 x 26.5 cm (14 x 10 7/16 in.) Original IAD Object: 2'6"high; 2'2"wide; 1'8"deep. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Peter C. Ustinoff.

Drawing, Design for Square Lamp Table with Drawer; Designed by A.N. Davenport Co.

Fauteuil a POOF, Midart, 1839 - 1885 print An armchair and accompanying ottoman. Print from 259th Livraison. paper seating furniture

Inlaid jewel casket of walnut wood. Panelled front sides and top. In the Wallace Collection, Hertford house.. Foley, Edwin, d. 1912. Foley, Edwin, d. 1912. Prints, Drawings, Paintings. 1910 - 1911. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Decoration and ornament, Furniture , History, Woodwork, Chests , 1600-1699

Design and Sketch for 'MahoganyWriting Table', A.N. Davenport Co., Graphite on thin cream paper, 1900-05, furniture, Drawing, Drawing

Virginia House, Mexican carved furniture, Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. Carnegie Survey of the Architecture of the South. United States Virginia Henrico County Richmond, Thrones, Woodwork.

'Imperial' porcelain roll-rim bath. Plate 904-G.. text. Illustrations, Advertisements, Catalogs. 1877 - 1893. Science, Industry and Business Library: General Collection. Plumbing , Equipment and supplies , Catalogs

Shaker Rocking Chair. Dated: c. 1936. Dimensions: overall: 28 x 22.9 cm (11 x 9 in.) Original IAD Object: 41" high; 18" wide; 15" deep. Medium: watercolor and graphite on paperboard. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Victor F. Muollo.

''Maple & Co. Tottenham Court Road, London, W. ', 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890.

The coffin of the Duke of Wellington. Date: 1852

Twentieth Century Furnishings - L. & J. G. Stickley, Inc. Advertisements. 1905-10. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Interior decoration, Upholstery

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